I LOVE this book!

This book is absolutely full of tons and tons of useful information that will aid you in becoming more self-sufficient. It includes everything from baking bread and canning produce, to caring for and butchering livestock to making candles. I love the bright pictures, charts, tables, and random tidbits of information, and I just ordered on from Amazon to add to my collection. Check it out!

Apple Pie

For a few days this last week the weather was relatively nice, with an almost summery feel in the air, which was a nice break from the typical spring weather around here. However, it wasn't meant to last,  and yesterday frequent downpours battled with the sunshine, and the rain returned in full force today. So, since I was stuck inside all day with very little to do, I decided to finally make a pie. I have been meaning to bake a pie for quite a while, but it was somewhat of a daunting task, because I haven't had a place to roll out the crust. I ended up finding an all natural pre-rolled pie crust yesterday at Safeway, and I decided to try it. I did make the filling from scratch though, and although I haven't tasted any of the finished product yet, my sister and I did enjoy the extra apple slices that wouldn't fit in the pie. I can't wait until it's cooled down enough for me to eat a piece, and I'm looking forward to baking many more pies in the future.